For a no-frills, budget-friendly option, this hand-crank pasta maker is a solid pick. Its attachments only make spaghetti, fettuccine, or flat lasagna sheets, but you can adjust the machine to produce seven different thicknesses for a little bit of wiggle room when it comes to customization. It also has a clamp that can be attached to tables or countertops to keep the base steady.

If you're looking for the pasta maker that can be found in most Italian kitchens, this is it. Choose from two models: the Imperia, which is the basic version of Cucina Pro's pasta makers that just rolls out flat sheets (good for ravioli and lasagna), and the Titania, which has a fettuccine and spaghetti attachment integrated into the machine itself. Each one allows you to cycle through six different thicknesses, and they both have sturdy countertop clamps.

This pasta maker comes in nine highly saturated colors (including some metallics like rose gold) for stylized kitchens that put appearance and quality on an equal playing field. It comes with a nine-position dial that lets you choose the thickness with more precision than most other models, plus a fettuccine and spaghetti attachment. If you're looking to broaden your pasta-bilities, you can also purchase any of the 12 attachments made by the brand for different shapes and sizes.

If you have a stand mixer, there's no need to buy an additional bulky appliance for pasta making. These attachments fit right onto the front of your KitchenAid, and are powered by the mixer's motor instead of a hand crank. The set includes a basic pasta sheet attachment with eight thickness settings, as well as spaghetti and fettuccine cutters. If you prefer to hand-cut your pasta, you can purchase the basic sheet roller on its own here for $60.

Yes, there is a way to get your fresh pasta fix without busting your budget. This pasta maker is another solid no-frills option that rolls out sheets, spaghetti, and fettuccine using a simple hand crank and table clamp. You can choose from two sizes: 150 millimeters or 180 millimeters, which determine the width of the sheets you can roll out (the larger one being better for things like lasagna and large ravioli).

For serious pasta lovers only! This extrusion pasta maker can yield a one-pound batch of penne, fettuccine, spaghetti, or lasagna in just 15 minutes, from start to finish. To use it, you simply choose your pasta attachment and then place the ingredients in the top compartment. The machine will mix and knead the dough for you before dispensing perfectly portioned servings. As Ina Garten would say, "How easy is that?!"

If you already have a pasta sheet roller (or if you're comfortable using a rolling pin on a well-floured countertop), you can easily make perfectly formed raviolis using this mold, which presses the dough into uniform parcels.

The chitarra (pronounced kee-tar-ah) is a traditional Italian instrument for cutting pasta, aptly named after the guitar. There are two sides, each fitted with thin wires of different widths which act as little blades that cut through sheets of pasta. To use, simply drape a thin layer of dough over the wires and pass over it with a rolling pin. The pasta will gently slide down the sloped board in the center for easy access.

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